
CRD explores ways to help its 4 school districts divert more waste
Environmental Services Committee awaits trash audits before pumping in more cash
Victoria News
CRD chair faces pay cut, directors eye bump after remuneration review
A consultant recommends the chair’s stipend be reduced by $63 to $36,000 annually.
Times Colonist
CRD directors want rail corridor to be priority for next board
The collaboration with the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations, called the Reconciliation Corridor Initiative, includes a technical review and business case for using the corridor for commuter rail.
Times Colonist
CRD could allocate $75K for forest plan including ‘wildfire risk reduction’
Across the regional parks system, there have been 26 fires in the last 10 years
Goldstream News Gazette
Curtain rises on new CRD arts facilities service
The service will provide operating and capital funding to the Charlie White Theatre in Sidney, and the Royal Theatre and McPherson Playhouse in Victoria.
Times Colonist
CRD board checks out $14.2M loan for Central Saanich rec centre build
Dry space set to be included alongside municipal hall, police and secondary fire station
Victoria News
CRD prepared to waive added fees for campers with valid disability pass
Campers pay $10 per additional vehicle at CRD-owned sites in Jordan River, Central Saanich and Sooke
Victoria News
Capital Regional District, CUPE workers ratify 3-year agreement
New contract includes protections for auxilary workers facing greater job precarity
Goldstream News Gazette
CRD budget rises to $930M. What does that mean for property taxes?
Average increases in property owners’ regional taxes this year range from a low of $5 in Metchosin to a high of $113 in Central Saanich.
Times Colonist
CRD budgets of $932M will bring an average 5.2% jump in taxes
Wholesale water rates increase by 7.9% as CRD begins implements Regional Water Supply Master Plan
Victoria News